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1. In which state was a suspected case of monkeypox reported after a man exhibited symptoms following international travel?
A suspected case of monkeypox was reported from the Malappuram district in Kerala after a man, who had returned from abroad, showed symptoms such as fever and rash. The man was initially admitted to a private hospital, and his samples were sent to Kozhikode Medical College for testing to confirm the suspected monkeypox infection. This case is notable as it occurs amidst other health concerns in the region, including containment zones established following a Nipah virus-related death. The situation highlights Kerala's vigilance in managing emerging health threats.